Committee on Directors
Foundation Directors
Dave Eisler, Chair
Kevin Cross, Chair of Board
Howard Stross, Chair-Elect of the Board
Sue Walz, Immediate Past Chair and Chair of Development Committee
Carla Miller, Executive Director
FSU Staff (Support/Non-Voting)
Scope of Responsibility
- Identification and enlistment of individuals of wealth, influence, and special expertise
who are capable of advancing Ferris and its mission
- Orientation and ongoing education of Foundation Directors
- Management and coordination of committee assignments
- Assessment and evaluation of Director performance
Current Agenda
- Refinement of the enlistment process
- Strategies for engaging and identifying individuals who fit the profile of the ideal
Foundation Director as Ferris moves forward
- Ongoing diversification of Foundation membership
- Establishment of a regular and ongoing Board development and education program
- Incorporation of an ongoing Board education plan related to campaigns, fundraising,
and awareness building
